US Bridges

NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000610026

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 Wbl
CrossesN.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1737
RouteState Highway 24
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.93886, -77.86299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 Wbl over N.E.Cape Fear R. Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.